Duke Albert II of Austria was a member of the House of Habsburg, born in 1397. He was the son of Duke Albert I and became Duke of Austria in 1439. Albert II is known for his efforts to consolidate Habsburg power and for his role in the political landscape of Central Europe during the 15th century. His reign was marked by conflicts, including the Hussite Wars, and he sought to strengthen the Habsburg influence through strategic marriages and alliances. Albert II died in 1439, and his legacy continued through his descendants, who played significant roles in European history.